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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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