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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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