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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)