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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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