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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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