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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses 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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