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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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