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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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