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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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