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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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