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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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