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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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