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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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