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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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