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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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