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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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