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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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