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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the 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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