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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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