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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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