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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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