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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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