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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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