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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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