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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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