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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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