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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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