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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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