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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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