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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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