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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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