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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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