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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners 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 issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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