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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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