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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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