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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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