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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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