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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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