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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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