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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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