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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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