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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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