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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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