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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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