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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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