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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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