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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What 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 problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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