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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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