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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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