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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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