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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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