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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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