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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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