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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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