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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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