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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always 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 many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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