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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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