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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education