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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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