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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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