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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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