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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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