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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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