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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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