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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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