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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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