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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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