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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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