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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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