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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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