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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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