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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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