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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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