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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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