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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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