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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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