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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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