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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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