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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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