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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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