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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are free for students 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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