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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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