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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Trinidad and Tobago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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