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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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