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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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