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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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