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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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