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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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