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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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