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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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