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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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