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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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