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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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