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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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