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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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