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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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