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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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