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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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