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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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