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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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