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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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