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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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