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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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