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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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