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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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