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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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