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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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