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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different 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 teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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