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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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