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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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