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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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