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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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