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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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