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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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