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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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