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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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