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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the 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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