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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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