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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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