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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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