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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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