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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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