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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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