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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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