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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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