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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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