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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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