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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nepal to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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