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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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