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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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