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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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