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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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