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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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