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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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