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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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