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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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