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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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