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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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