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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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