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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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