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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education