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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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