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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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