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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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