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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free for students 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 numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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