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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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