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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Hong Kong to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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