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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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