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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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