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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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