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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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