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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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