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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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