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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Thailand to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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