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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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