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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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