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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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