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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand these open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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