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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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