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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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