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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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