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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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