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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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