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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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