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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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