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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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