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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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