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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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