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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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