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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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