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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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