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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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