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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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