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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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