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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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