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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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