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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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