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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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