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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online education have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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