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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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