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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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