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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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