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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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