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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nepal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the major 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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