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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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