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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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