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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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