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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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