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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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