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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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