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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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