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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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