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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews 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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