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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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