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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details 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 book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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