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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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