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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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