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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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