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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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