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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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