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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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