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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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