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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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