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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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