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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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