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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the key 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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