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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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