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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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