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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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