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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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