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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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