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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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