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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also describes 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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