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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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