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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vietnam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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