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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are normally 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 many subjects that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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