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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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