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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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