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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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