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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models 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 teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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