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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free for learners 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 topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sudan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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