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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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