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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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