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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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