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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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