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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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