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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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