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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important 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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