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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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