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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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