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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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