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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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