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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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