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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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