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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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