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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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