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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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