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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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