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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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