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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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