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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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