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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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