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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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