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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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