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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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