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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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