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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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