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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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