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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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