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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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