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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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