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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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