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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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