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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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