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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants 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 generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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