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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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