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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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