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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions 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 inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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