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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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