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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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