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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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