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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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