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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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