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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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