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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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