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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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