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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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