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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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