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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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