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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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