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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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