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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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