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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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