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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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