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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually 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 several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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