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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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