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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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