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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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