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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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