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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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