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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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