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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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