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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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