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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes 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 institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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