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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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