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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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