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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What 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 educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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