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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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