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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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