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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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