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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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