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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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