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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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