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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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