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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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