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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning enable 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 massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jordan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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