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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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