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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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