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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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