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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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