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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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