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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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