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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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