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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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