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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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