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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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