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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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