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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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