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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. 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 Peer to Peer University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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