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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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