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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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