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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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