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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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