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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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