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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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