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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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