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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are 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 a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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