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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Pakistan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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