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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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