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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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