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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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