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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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