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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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