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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pakistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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