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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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