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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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