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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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