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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Oman to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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