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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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