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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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