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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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