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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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