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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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