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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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