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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. 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. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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