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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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