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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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