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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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