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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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