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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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