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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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