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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are ordinarily 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. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

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