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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key 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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