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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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