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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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