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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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