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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not 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. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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