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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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