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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Jamaica to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

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