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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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