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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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