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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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