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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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