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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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