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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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