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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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