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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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