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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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