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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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