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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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