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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Thailand to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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