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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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