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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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