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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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