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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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