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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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