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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

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