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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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