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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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