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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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