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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cambodia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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