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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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