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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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