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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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