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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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