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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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