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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in digital education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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