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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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