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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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