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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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