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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. 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 distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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