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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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