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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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