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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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