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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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