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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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