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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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