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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different 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 educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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