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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cambodia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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