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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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