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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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