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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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