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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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