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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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