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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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