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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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