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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach 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? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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