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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are usually free 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 many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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