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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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