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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources