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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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