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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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