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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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