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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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