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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Arab Emirates to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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