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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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