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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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