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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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