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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources