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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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