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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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