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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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