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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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