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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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