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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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