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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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