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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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