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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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