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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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