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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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