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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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