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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Swaziland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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