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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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