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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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