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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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