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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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