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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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