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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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