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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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