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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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