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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Zambia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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