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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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