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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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