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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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