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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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