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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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