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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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