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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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