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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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