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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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