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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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