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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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