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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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