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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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