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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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