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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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