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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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