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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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