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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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