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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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