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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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