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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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