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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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