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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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