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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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