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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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