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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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