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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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