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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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