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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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