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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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