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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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