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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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