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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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