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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vietnam to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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