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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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