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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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