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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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