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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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