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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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