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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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