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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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