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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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