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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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