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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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