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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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