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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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