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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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