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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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