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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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