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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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