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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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