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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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