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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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