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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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