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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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