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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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