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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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