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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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