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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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