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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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