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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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