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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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