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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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