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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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