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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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