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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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