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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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