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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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