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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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