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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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