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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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