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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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