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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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