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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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