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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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