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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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