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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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