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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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