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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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