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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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