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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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